Art History and Criticism B.A.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to demonstrate Visual Literacy. They will demonstrate proficiency by articulating a deep understanding of specific art historical styles, movements, and trends by presenting or analyzing visual characteristics, techniques and approaches.The topic of the class changes each time depending on the instructor’s specialty.

2. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to conduct scholarly research and to demonstrate an understanding of current art historical scholarship and academic writing formalities. Students should be able to utilize creative and critical thinking skills as evidenced by well-reasoned and well-researched arguments and analysis that incorporate a level of original thought.

3. Students will be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of a diverse range of art practices, in terms of cultural, social and historical contexts, artistic influences, styles and themes.

CAREERS ART HISTORY AND CRITICISM B.A. GRADUATES PURSUE

Advertising Executive
Archivist
Art Administrator / Dealer
Art Appraiser / Buyer
Curator / Assistant Curator
Educator
Film/TV Producer
Film/TV Producer
Marketing and Communications Professional
Museum Coordinator / Director

SUCCESS RATES

50.0%

6-year graduation rate

4.15

Avg. years to degree

MEDIAN EARNINGS

$69,922

10 years after graduation

$46,820

5 years after graduation

$29,906

1 year after graduation

PLACEMENT2 years after graduation

N/A

Working in New York

35.1%

Continuing Education

Notes

Graduation rates: the percent of students entering in the selected major as first-time, full-time students in a fall term and graduating by August 31 six years later. Average of three most recent reporting years (2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24) Years to degree: the average number of years it takes a student to complete the selected major if they entered as a freshman. Average of the three most recent completion years (2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24) Earnings: the median annual earnings of graduates in the selected major based on the 4-digit CIP code at 1, 5 and 10 years after graduation. U.S. Census, Postsecondary Enrollment Outcomes Explorer. Degree completers from 2001-2022 in 2022 dollars. Working in NY State: the percent of graduates working in New York State two years after graduation. SUNY Wages Dashboard, includes graduates from 2015-18. Continuing education: the percent of students enrolled in a U.S. postsecondary institution, 2 years following graduation. National Student Clearinghouse, includes graduates from 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-2022)